Make sure you visit Thousand Islands if you’re in Jakarta; it’s a cluster of 76 coral islands off the coast of Jakarta, where you can see 144 different species of fish whilst diving or snorkelling, or simply enjoy the sun in the glorious surroundings.

Social intricacies

The official language of Jakarta is Indonesian.

Indonesian Rupiah is the official currency here.

Whilst in Jakarta it is important to remember not to pat anyone on the head. Whilst in the UK this is often seen as an affectionate thing to do, in Indonesia it is seen as offensive – you have been warned!

Indonesia welcomed 8,802,000 tourists into the country in 2013, many of whom visited Jakarta for its thriving culture, exquisite cuisine and multiple shopping opportunities!

Bonus Fact!

Do you know someone lucky enough to live in Jakarta? You can make cheap calls to Jakarta with Cherry Call – don’t forget, you’ll also need to use the international dialling code of 0062.

To keep up-to-date with what’s going on in Jakarta, head over to The Jakarta Post website.